Full steam ahead for brothel plan

Shepparton's controversial Apollo 45 brothel is on track to be open on New Year's Day next year.

Shepparton council approved plans for the brothel in 2005, which were met with strong opposition from many residents.

It has been subject to Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal appeals and a Supreme Court hearing.

A spokesman for the developer, William Albon, says in comparison, the building process is running smoothly.

"There were delays that went to appeals and challenges in the Supreme Court. Then the owner was slow to pick up the development and he had to reactivate the planning permit but it all appears to be back on track and heading for this one January opening," he said.